Counselling for men
Counselling for men in Burnaby & online across BC
You’ve probably already tried to think your way out of this.
Tell us what’s going on and we’ll match you with the right person, usually within one business day. No referral needed, and many extended health plans cover sessions.
When managing it stops working
Most men who end up in therapy have spent years managing everything internally (the pressure to provide, to stay composed, to be the steady one) and gotten very good at it. Good enough that by the time something finally cracks, it doesn’t feel like a normal problem anymore. It feels like proof that something’s wrong with you.
It isn’t. It’s what happens when self-worth gets tied to never needing help in the first place.
Our work together starts from a different place: you don’t have to have it figured out before you’re allowed to feel okay about yourself. That’s not an excuse to stop working on things. It’s what actually makes change possible, instead of one more thing to manage alone.
You might be here because…
- The anger arrives faster than it used to, over things that don’t warrant it
- You’re providing for everyone and can’t remember what you want
- Your partner says you’re not present, and you don’t know how to argue with that
- You’ve been fine for years and something has started leaking through
- You’d have called this self-indulgent a while ago, and you’re here anyway
Most men who come here have never done this before. That’s the normal starting point, not a disadvantage.
What working on this looks like
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A free consultation
We talk about what’s going on and whether we’re the right fit. No cost, no obligation, and no pressure to book a session at the end of it. Your consent form and intake questionnaire arrive when you book, so the conversation isn’t spent on paperwork.
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The first few sessions
Concrete and direct. What’s happening, when it started, what you’ve already tried. No assumption that you want to talk about your childhood in week one, though it tends to come up when it’s relevant, not because a script says so.
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The ongoing work
Sessions are 60 minutes. We work on the thing you came in for and the pattern underneath it at the same time. Men often report the first change at home before they notice it in themselves: someone else comments on it first.
Who you’d work with
Four of us work with men individually, and we work differently enough that it’s worth a look before you pick. Nelson is currently waitlisting new clients, so the others are the ones with availability right now.
Zoe Liu
RCC · BCBA
Practical, direct work, useful if open-ended talk is exactly what’s been putting you off.
Winnona Rea
RCC · Registered OT
When the pressure shows up in your body before you have words for it: sleep, tension, a nervous system stuck in gear. Also ADHD and executive function.
Danielle Rodrigues Brunetti
MACP · CCC
Younger men working out whether they chose this life or just never objected. Works virtually, which some men find an easier way to start.
Nelson Szeto
MCP, RCC-ACS
Men who were taught that composure is the same thing as strength, individually and in relationships. Currently waitlisting new clients.
Lucas Lee
Counselling Intern
Career, meaning, and the sense of managing a life you were supposed to be living. Reduced, sliding-scale, and pro bono rates.
If it matters to you who you talk to, say so
Some men would rather work with another man. Some want someone who has changed direction in the middle of their own life, or who won’t be thrown by what they bring in. That’s a reasonable thing to ask for, and we’d far rather match you properly than have you sit through a first session wishing you’d said something. Nelson is currently waitlisting new clients, and Lucas is seeing men now through Incourage Institute at reduced, sliding-scale, and pro bono rates. He spent twenty years in another career before training as a counsellor. Mention what matters when you get in touch.
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Fees and coverage
- Initial consultation (30 min)Free
- Individual session (60 min)From $185
- Through Incourage Institute, with a supervised intern$50 / $25 / pro bono
Counselling provided by a Registered Clinical Counsellor is GST-exempt. Many extended health plans cover RCC services. It’s worth checking your plan for “Registered Clinical Counsellor” specifically, since some plans list only psychologists.
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Common questions
I’d rather see a male therapist. Is that an option?
Yes, and it’s a common thing to ask. Nelson is currently waitlisting new clients, so right now that means Lucas, who sees men through Incourage Institute at a reduced fee with no wait. If you’d rather wait for Nelson, say so and we’ll tell you honestly how long it’s likely to be.
I’m not sure therapy works for someone like me.
That’s a reasonable thing to think, and the consultation exists for it. Thirty minutes, free, and you can conclude at the end of it that this isn’t for you. A fair number of men book the consultation to rule it out and book a session instead.
Do I have to talk about my feelings?
You have to talk about what’s happening. Where that goes is yours to set. Plenty of useful work starts with concrete problems (sleep, anger, work, the state of a relationship) rather than with emotions you don’t yet have words for.
Do I need a referral?
No. You can book counselling in British Columbia without a doctor’s referral. Some extended health plans ask for one before they reimburse, so it’s worth checking yours.
Do you offer sessions online?
Yes. Sessions are available in person at our Burnaby office and online to anyone located in British Columbia.
Ready when you are.
Tell us a little about what’s going on. We’ll suggest who on our team is the best fit and book your free consultation with you.
Takes about two minutes · We reply within one business day · No obligation to book
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